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AM08 UUZ

2008 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,298 mi
Last recorded141,298 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 520106,497 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 UUZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 141,298 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 130,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 130,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 123,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 117,065 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 111,051 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2014 105,416 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 105,416 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,838 miles

front bump stops perished

Fail 22 Mar 2013 97,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front bump stops perished

Pass 27 Apr 2012 87,357 miles

Front tyres wearing in inner edges.

Rear disc pads getting low.

Pass 26 May 2011 83,075 miles

some play steering rack

Pass 12 Nov 2010 70,749 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,419 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 57,751 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 37,790 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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AM08 UUZ is a 2008 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 106,497 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM08 UUZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AM08 UUZ registered?

AM08 UUZ is a 2008 BMW 520, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is AM08 UUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 UUZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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